Dumas, TX vs Weslaco, TX

Weslaco is moderately more affordable than Dumas, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Dumas scores 77 compared to 68 for Weslaco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dumas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dumas is $1,029/month compared to $942/month in Weslaco — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Weslaco is more affordable at $119,200 median vs $151,400.

Median household income in Dumas is $62,129 compared to $54,995 in Weslaco (+13%). While Dumas is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dumas spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Weslaco.